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Nice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.
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Camping near Haskell, New Jersey spans tent and RV campsites across the forested Skylands region, from developed sites with hookups to free primitive camping, with several state parks and recreation areas within a 30-minute drive. Wawayanda State Park, located just 5 miles north of Haskell, provides tent and RV camping from April 1 to October 31, while Mahlon Dickerson Reservation in Jefferson offers wooded sites with water and electric hookups. The area also includes access to Harriman State Park across the New York border, featuring Beaver Pond Campground and Sebago Cabin Camp. Campers seeking more primitive experiences can explore the Stonetown Circular Trail primitive sites, which provide free camping with minimal facilities.
Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from spring through fall, with limited winter camping options. Stokes State Forest, about 30 miles west of Haskell, remains open year-round. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions with temperatures between 50-70°F. The area is known for its dense forests and rocky terrain, with elevations ranging from 400-1,200 feet. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with better coverage near towns and limited or no service in more remote areas. Proper food storage is essential as this is bear country, particularly in the more remote camping areas.
The camping options vary widely across the region. Developed campgrounds like Mahlon Dickerson offer amenities including showers, flush toilets, and electric hookups. According to one visitor, "The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large, with water and electric hookups and a dump station." In contrast, primitive sites along the Stonetown Circular Trail provide a more rustic experience with fire rings but no facilities. Many campgrounds prohibit alcohol, and pet policies vary by location. Campers should note that some areas, particularly in Harriman State Park, do not allow pets, while others have designated pet-friendly sites.
Best Campgrounds near Haskell (145)
1. Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park
"Drive-in tent campgrounds. Adequate restroom facilities sprinkled amongst tent sites. Some campsites have raised platforms. All sites have picnic tables and fire ring with flip-top grill."
"The grounds are just steps away from Welch Lake, offering a lifeguard monitored sandy beach which is open during the summer season for swimming, fishing, and small boat craft further out."
from $21 - $24 / night
Check Availability2. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
"Located in the Skylands of New Jersey, Mahlon Dickerson Campgound is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large."
"It's beautiful and quiet, and close to beautiful hiking trails, lakes, and other outdoor recreation opportunities."
3. Sebago Cabin Camp — Harriman State Park
"It is a step up from cabin camping. They also have a beach behind it."
"This place is only an hour away from NYC with so much to do and see. These cabins are VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge."
from $130 / night
Check Availability4. Camp Glen Gray
"One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items."
"Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"
from $5 - $200 / night
Check Availability5. Wawayanda State Park Campground
"It is off the beaten path without any running water or showers within walking distance."
"Fantastic loop hike near some amazing hidden lakes. One downside is there were obviously people who had visited and didn't understand what LEAVE NO TRACE means. We'll bring a trashbag next time."
6. The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center — Harriman State Park
"This was beautiful campground with an even nicer lake. You are able to do a hike around the lake."
"Great trails to hike for novices looking to branch out but not too large that you'll be lost forever lol highly recommend and can't do so enough 👍🏽"
7. Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #1
"Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This is the first of two primitive sites along the trail. The trailhead is across the street from a large parking lot."
8. Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #2
"Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This is the second of two primitive sites along the trail. The trailhead is across the street from a large parking lot."
9. Campgaw Mountain Reservation
10. Stokes State Forest
"It was a solid choice: private but close to the toilet and water. Some sites located around the opposite side of the ring back up to a babbling brook. The rushing water will soothe you to sleep."
"We stayed at the campsite at Lake Ocquittunk Area. Campsite was very spacious and had a platform where we were able to fit two tents. There was plenty of space on the site for more tents."
from $7 - $55 / night
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Drive Time
- 26 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 32 min from New York, NY
- 1 hr 8 min from Bridgeport, CT
- 1 hr 17 min from Trenton, NJ
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Recent Reviews near Haskell, NJ
884 Reviews of 145 Haskell Campgrounds
Thomas B.
RangerNeversink River Resort
Cool Riverside Campground
I'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
Edwin R.ScoutCheesequake State Park Campground
Park uses county cops to shut down park by 9pm.
On Friday, September 4, 2026, I rented a trailer and brought my family to Cheesequake State Park to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary over the extended Labor Day weekend. Around 9:20 PM—well before the park's designated 10:00 PM quiet hours—we were sitting inside our canopy, playing Jenga, and listening to low background music. Two officers from the Matawan Police Department approached our campsite. They were polite and courteous, simply offering a standard reminder to wrap things up by 10:00 PM. Before they could leave, however, a third, senior officer intervened. Wanting to"show them how it's done," he made the two polite officers return and stand by to watch as he demonstrated how to aggressively harass campers. Flashlight in hand, the senior officer approached with an immediate hostile attitude, treating us like criminals as he demanded to know who rented the site. He began reiterating rules and claimed we had too many vehicles. We had three cars, one belonging to my brother-in-law's girlfriend, who was visiting with her daughter. She had paid the$10 visitor fee at the main office and was instructed by staff to obtain the gate access code from us, the primary renters, if she got locked in. No staff member ever informed her of an 8:00 PM visitor departure deadline, leading us to reasonably assume visitors were permitted until quiet hours began at 10:00 PM. The officer rudely snapped that she had been given wrong information. The senior officer then used profanity in front of three small children, aggressively telling her to ("get her shit and get the fuck out!") in that manner or use profanity, the officer went from hostile to furious. He angrily declared that these were official violations and threatened that he could be issuing us tickets instead. Desperately searching for anything and everything to throw at us, he demanded that we turn off our idling car—which was supplying power to our campsite—and instructed us to make sure the campfire was doused before shutting down for the night. He then proceeded to shine his flashlight into our private setup—including our canopy, tents, and the inside of our trailer—searching for any other possible violation while the two polite officers were forced to watch. What was supposed to be a special 10th wedding anniversary celebration with my family was completely ruined by a senior officer misusing his authority to put on an unnecessary display of intimidation. Worse than just ruining our night, he spent that evening teaching those two police officers how to be bad cops. He corrupted two officers in real time, demonstrating firsthand exactly why most people have lost faith in the police force. The next day we was ready for them. We turned off our lights and quietly by the fire while they went next door to harass an asian family that had just set up camp and had their leds lights on.
- eedgar V.Scout
Black Bear RV Park
Super clean and quiet
Past reviews has mentioned that the office seems to be closed often, while I found that to be true I had no reason to contact anyone. This is definitely one of the cleanest quiets site I’ve ever visited
- KKelly B.
GuideClarence Fahnestock State Park Campground
Check site photos first
Definitely a wide variety of sites—look at the site pictures before booking—there are two areas where it’s just an open field with bonfires and picnic tables that I’d avoid. I could see a large group going there or something but personally it doesn’t offer any privacy.
BUT if you book one of the other sites that DOES have privacy you’ll be in camping heaven. The “hike in” sites are more like “walk-in,” I was worried at first but it’s some are as little as a few yards from the road. The most annoying part was lugging the cooler back and forth, but totally worth it
- KKelly B.Guide
Stephens State Park Campground
Great last min getaway
Booked the day before—even on the holiday weekend! Just 1.5 hours outside of NYC, site was a bit close to the neighbors (fire pit was very far back and basically in the neighbors’ campsite, but we put up a “privacy clothesline” and hung a tarp over it for a bit of extra coverage.
The staff was friendly and helpful, they said it was the busiest they’ve seen the campground all year (there were lots of large groups but everyone seemed to settle down by 9:30pm
Poison ivy was EVERYWHERE at our site so make sure to stick to the open areas and the paths. Lots of families around, we felt very safe Bathrooms were fine—it was my impression they’re usually cleaner but the high traffic of the weekend left a bit to be desired, (lots of families around=dirty diapers in the bathroom trash bin) but it’s camping! I’m not gonna argue w a flushing toilet!
- KKevin F.
TravelerTri-State RV Park
A place to stay in an area lacking campgrounds.
This area seems to be devoid of campgrounds except for this one. It’s basically just a large parking lot with hook ups. Completely open, which is great for Starlink. Bathrooms were slightly above average; fairly clean and places to hang clothes for your shower. Has a laundry but be sure to bring quarters. It is about 100 yards from the interstate so you’ll get a lot of noise and diesel exhaust fumes.
- Sue B.Ranger
Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Great off season camping
We camped here in our pop up for our Anniversary in November. We were impressed with the cleanliness and available amenities for the time of year we were camping in! Close proximity to DWG and PA AND NJ attractions.
- JJayTraveler
Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Large sites & friendly staff!
Another great experience. Sites were large. Staff was friendly with many different things for kids to do. Great base camp for local hikes.
Guide to Haskell
Camping near Haskell, New Jersey places visitors in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains where elevations range from 300-1,400 feet across the region's camping areas. The landscape features dense deciduous forests of oak, maple, and birch with numerous streams and small lakes. Spring brings variable conditions with nighttime temperatures that can drop into the 30s through early May.
What to do
Kayaking on lakes: Sebago Cabin Camp offers lake access with rentals available. "This place is only an hour away from NYC with so much to do and see. These cabins are VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge. You still feel like you are 'roughing it' but with the convenience of a fridge," reports Sara P.
Rock scrambling on trails: The challenging terrain near Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #1 rewards hikers with panoramic views. One camper notes, "This site is about 2 miles into the hike. This is a great spot to set up camp because it has a wide area and an amazing view. You will find the site right next to the American Flag at the top of the mountain."
Weekend activities: Larger campgrounds organize structured events. "Sebago has a ton of activities like outdoor movies and communal bonfires on weekends. I was told by ranger Joe they also do Karaoke nights too," states Sara P., highlighting the social aspects available beyond hiking.
What campers like
Easy access to water: At Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #2, campers appreciate stream proximity. "This site is about 4 miles into the hike. This is a nice spot to set up camp because it is right next to a flowing stream with fresh water. The site is marked by a sign on a tree that says 'The Island'," explains one reviewer.
Spread-out sites: Campers consistently mention the spaciousness at Beaver Pond Campground. "The biggest positive about Beaver Pond is how spread out it was. You definitely feel like you have your own space and are not camping on top of your neighbor," states Ethan K., who also appreciated the "communal sink which made it very convenient and easy to wash dishes and fill up water."
Platform tent sites: Elevated camping surfaces are valued in this sometimes damp region. "Many of the camping options were on platforms which is especially nice if it recently rained or if you are expecting rain during your stay," notes one Beaver Pond camper, addressing the practical advantage of raised sites.
What you should know
Bear activity: Wildlife management is crucial when camping in this region. "Welcome to Bear Mountain" grumbles the park ranger as he sits in complete darkness! He is in his ranger hut, checking in the late evening arrivals to the campground... He offers us a highlighted map to our site, wishes us a good stay, and gives us the run down on bear activity in the area," reports a Beaver Pond camper.
Varying noise levels: Campground atmospheres differ dramatically across the Haskell region. "There is a constant buzz in the air of conversation, music, laughter and shrieking toddlers. Quiet time at night is laughable as the enjoyment of being in nature rages on into the early morning," notes Steve W. about Beaver Pond's sometimes lively environment.
Cell service gaps: Connectivity varies widely around Haskell. "Absolutely zero phone service (for T-Mobile) which was AMAZING," mentions a Campgaw Mountain Reservation visitor, seeing the disconnection as a positive feature.
Tips for camping with families
Check bathroom accessibility: At Wawayanda State Park, facilities can be limited. "It is off the beaten path without any running water or showers within walking distance. There is a lake at this campground that does have showers so I would recommend using those but if camping in the off season they may not be open," explains John C.
Consider trail difficulty: When backpacking with children, evaluate terrain challenges. For Stonetown Circular trail, one camper advises: "The only difficult thing about this site is that it is at the top of a fairly difficult rock scramble. I would advise packing light if making camp at this site because a heavy pack would make this scramble up the mountain even harder."
Look for dedicated activity areas: Camp Glen Gray offers family-focused amenities. "Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions," notes Christopher M., highlighting the camp's family-friendly approach.
Tips from RVers
Check hookup locations: At Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, water access requires planning. "Website lists water hook ups at long distances but they have hose reels to help with that. Our site (15) said 75' however the 50' hose reel made it to our rv connection," explains one RVer.
Watch for restrictions: Local regulations vary across campgrounds. "FYI.... Campground rules do not list anything about alcohol on the website or the emailed rules given after reservation, however there is a alcohol prohibited sign as you enter," notes a Mahlon Dickerson camper.
Consider site surfaces: Mahlon Dickerson offers well-maintained sites for RVs. "The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large. Water and electric hookups and a dump station. Convenient for hiking and exploring, it's also only a 20 minute drive to a large mall in Rockaway," shares Jeff W.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install Haskell and set up a development environment?
How do I install Haskell and set up a development environment?
To install Haskell, download the Haskell Platform from haskell.org, which includes GHC (compiler), Cabal (package manager), and Stack (build tool). For Windows, run the installer; on Mac, use Homebrew with 'brew install haskell-stack'; and on Linux, use your distribution's package manager. After installation, verify with 'ghc --version'. For development, install an editor with Haskell support like VS Code with the Haskell extension or Atom with the ide-haskell package. Create your first project with 'stack new myproject'. Just as Mahlon Dickerson Reservation offers a well-prepared base for wilderness adventures, a properly configured Haskell environment provides a solid foundation for functional programming.
Is Haskell a good programming language for beginners?
Is Haskell a good programming language for beginners?
Haskell presents a steeper learning curve for beginners than languages like Python or JavaScript. Its purely functional paradigm, static typing, and mathematical foundations require a different mindset than imperative programming. However, mastering Haskell can build exceptional reasoning skills about code behavior and efficiency. Like hiking at High Point State Park Campground, the initial climb is challenging, but the perspective gained is worth it. Beginners might start with gentler functional languages like Elm or basic Haskell tutorials before tackling advanced concepts. The reward for persistence is a deeper understanding of programming fundamentals and elegant problem-solving approaches.
What are the main advantages of using Haskell over other programming languages?
What are the main advantages of using Haskell over other programming languages?
Haskell's key advantages include strong static typing that catches errors at compile-time rather than runtime, pure functions that produce consistent results without side effects, and lazy evaluation that improves performance by computing values only when needed. Its expressive type system allows for precise modeling of complex domains, while algebraic data types and pattern matching create maintainable code. Similar to how Stokes State Forest offers both pristine natural beauty and structured recreational options, Haskell provides both mathematical elegance and practical reliability. The language excels in applications requiring high reliability, concurrent programming, and complex algorithms, particularly in finance, academia, and backend systems.
What companies use Haskell in production environments?
What companies use Haskell in production environments?
Several prominent companies leverage Haskell in production. Financial firms like Standard Chartered Bank use it for risk analytics and trading systems, while Digital Asset employs it for blockchain applications. Facebook developed Sigma, an anti-spam system, in Haskell. Technology companies including Microsoft, GitHub, and NVIDIA use Haskell for various internal tools. Similar to how Great Divide Campground and Sandyston Boat In Campsites offer distinctive experiences for different outdoor enthusiasts, Haskell serves diverse industries including finance, healthcare, defense, and academia. Though not as widespread as Python or JavaScript, Haskell maintains a dedicated corporate presence where its strengths in reliability and correctness are paramount.
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